Reading Religion in Text and Context: Reflections of Faith and Practice in Religious Materials (Theology and Religion in Interdisciplinary Perspective . the BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group)

To what extent is religion inherently textual? What might the term 'textual' mean in relation to religious faith and practice? Addressing these questions, this book aims to disclose the various ways in which meaning can be read of sacred writing and from discourses such as the body, the built and natural environment, drama and ritual. Editor(s): Arweck, Elisabeth. Series Editor(s): Aune, Dr. Kristin; Dandelion, Dr. Pink; CPQS; Woodbrooke. Series: Theology and Religion in Interdisciplinary Perspective Series in Association with the BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group. Num Pages: 210 pages, Includes 9 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLB; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 479. . 2006. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.